Purpose of establishment

Education Research Institute was founded on October, 21, 1963. It has been operated by the College of Education at Seoul National University. The general purpose of Education Research Institute is to contribute in development of Korean education through researches on educational theories and practices.
The issues include basic studies on a overall educational themes, researches on applications and developments for the renovation of school education, educational policy studies and comparative studies on a variety of educational subjects.

Education Research Institute's objects

  • First, meeting the objects of Seoul National University, we develop our members' research expertise contributing to the advancement of the nation and industry.

  • Second, we conduct the graduate courses and research projects in accordance with the institute's research activities in order to play a role as a research-centered institute.

  • Third, collaborating with other organizations, we take the initiatives in academia and education.

  • Fourth, we perform as a core research and education center in a globalized society.

ERI Year of installation

October 21, 1963 Established as an unincorporated research institute affiliated with the College of Education.
1976 The 'Educational Psychology Research Laboratory' was merged by relocating to Gwanak Campus according to the Seoul National University's comprehensive plan..

Basis for establishing : Seoul National University ERI Regulations

Revision entire text 1975. 12. 17 - Regulation No. 360
Revision 1983. 10. 8 - Regulation No. 612
Revision entire text 1990. 3. 24 - Regulation No. 802
Revision 2001. 4. 6 - Regulation No. 1176
Revision 2002. 3. 21 - Regulation No. 1303
Revision 2004. 1. 16 - Regulation No. 1489
Revision 2006. 8. 3 - Regulation No. 1568
Revision 2008. 8. 22 - Regulation No. 1695